Air Fryer Avocado Tacos with Crispy Fried Avocado Wedges and Tangy Slaw Recipe
These Air Fryer Avocado Tacos feature crispy, breaded avocado wedges cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Paired with a fresh, tangy cilantro lime slaw and warm corn tortillas, this quick and delicious recipe is perfect for a light, flavorful meal with minimal oil and maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 tacos 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Wedges
- 2 large firm-ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- avocado oil spray
Toppings and Slaw
- 6–8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- red onion slices (optional)
- favorite taco sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Slice Avocado: Cut the avocados into 1/2 inch thick wedges, ensuring they hold together well for breading.
- Prepare Breading Stations: In one shallow dish, combine the flour and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. In a second dish, beat the eggs until well combined. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Bread the Avocado Wedges: Dip each avocado wedge first into the flour mixture, coating well, then into the beaten eggs, and finally dredge in the panko breadcrumbs ensuring an even, full coating.
- Preheat and Arrange in Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the breaded avocado wedges in the basket in a single layer with space between each piece; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air Fry: Lightly spray the avocado wedges with avocado oil spray. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve even crispiness.
- Prepare Cilantro Lime Slaw: While the avocado fries, mix the coleslaw mix, chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl until combined and slightly dressed.
- Warm Tortillas and Assemble Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas to make them pliable. Fill each tortilla with a few slices of crispy fried avocado, a generous helping of cilantro lime slaw, a few slices of red onion if using, and finish with a drizzle of your favorite taco sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the tacos fresh to enjoy the contrast of creamy avocado and crunchy coatings with the tangy slaw.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe avocados to prevent them from becoming too soft during breading and frying.
- If you don’t have avocado oil spray, you can use any neutral cooking oil spray.
- Work in batches for air frying to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Customize toppings with jalapeños, cheese, or salsa as desired.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs and use gluten-free flour.
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